1991 Volvo 245 vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Laurel (97 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 245. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 245.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (143 Nm). This means 1978 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245. 1978 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1991 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1991 Volvo 245 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Volvo 245 | 1978 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Volvo | Nissan |
| Model | 245 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2383 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
